Highschool Coordinator/Recruiter

Augusta Technical College; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Technical College seeks a Highschool Coordinator/Recruiter to coordinate student recruitment and admissions activities for our technical programs, including articulation and Accel enrollment options that lead to credentials, certificates, diplomas, or an associate degree.

Under general supervision, you will plan dual enrollment events, guide the admissions process (testing, transcripts, financial aid), and work with high school counselors to promote a seamless pathway between secondary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited college or university.
• Experience coordinating recruitment/admissions activities is preferred.
• Ability to work with high school counselors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dual, joint, and Accel enrollment programs and articulation.
• Attend recruiting events to raise awareness of dual enrollment.
• Plan orientation for new dual enrollment students and parents.
• Facilitate admissions processes including testing, transcripts, and aid.
• Collaborate with high school administrators and guidance staff.

Skills

Public speaking

Public relations

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Highschool Coordinator/Recruiter

Job Requisition ID

JR0000000601

Number of Openings

0

Shift

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$53,000.00 - $55,000.00

Job Description

The Admissions Counselor/Recruiter coordinates and implements student recruitment/admissions activities for a technical college. JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, assists state, secondary and postsecondary instructional leadership in the planning and development of career programs of study including articulation, dual, joint, and Accel enrollment opportunities that leads to either an industry recognized credential, postsecondary certificate of credit, diploma, or associates degree.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Coordinates the development and implementation of dual, joint, and Accel enrollment programs as well as articulation at a technical college.
• Attends recruiting events to increase awareness about dual enrollment.
• Plans orientation for new dual enrollment students and parents.
• Provides information to students on program offerings and facilitates the admissions process, including arranging for placement testing, application collection, transfer of transcripts, and financial aid completion.
• Serves as primary point of contact for and collaborates with high school administrators, counselors, and staff to promote a seamless guidance system between secondary and post‑secondary institutions in a professional manner.
• Communicates and educates secondary staff about the dual enrollment and articulation matrixes.
• Creates and maintains an up‑to‑date written process for dual, and joint, enrollment as well as the articulation process.
• Secures proper signatures required by the Technical College System of Georgia and the Department of Education (DOE) for dual enrollment programs and articulation agreements in a timely manner.
• Plans and implements activities for collegewide recruitment.
• Creates and delivers information about dual enrollment and the overall institution to through varying means, including but not limited to in‑person, written collateral, electronic, or virtual means.
• Coordinates with financial aid staff regarding tuition, fees, and HOPE grants/scholarships.
• Works with Student Records Office semesterly to retrieve final grades and transcripts and distributes to appropriate high school counselors.
• Facilitates the awarding of individual student articulated credit at the technical college level.
• Tracks data for dual and articulated credit enrollees and graduates for completion/graduation from the technical college.
• Disseminates information to appropriate stakeholders, state, and local staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work in an environment with regular interruption.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures/rules and regulations.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job‑related software programs
• Skill in preparing and delivering public presentations and ability to speak in front of groups.
• Expertise in public relations and marketing.
• Knowledge of secondary and postsecondary education systems.
• Understanding of secondary and postsecondary vocational‑technical programs and initiatives.
• Skill in effective advising techniques.
• Ability to work with at‑risk and culturally diverse populations.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Decision making and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to pay close attention to details, coordination, and prioritization

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited college or university in a closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a postsecondary or secondary technical educational setting.
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university *and* Two (2) years of related work experience; Experience in the use of MicroSoft Office Suite - -Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year‑to‑year basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

About us

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.